Local professionals named in UK's Top 35 Under 35

Wednesday 30 September 2020

A number of local professionals have been named in the UK’s ‘Top 35 Under 35’, which lists leading young private client practitioners.

70 individuals - 35 men and 35 women – are named in the list, which was compiled by ePrivateclient from 540 nominations.

Among those is BCR Law Partner Emma Wakeling, who heads the Family Law and Private Client Group. She has been named among the Top 35 for the second year in a row.

Pictured: BCR Law Partner Emma Wakeling.

“We are thrilled that Emma has been recognised for this prestigious award in such a competitive field for the second year running,” Managing Partner David Benest commented. 

“Being named alongside some of the UK’s top young professionals and law firms is testament to her wealth of knowledge, strong skill set and commitment to our clients. Once again, Emma thoroughly deserves this award.”

Pictured: Carey Olsen's Senior Associates, Nichola Aldridge and Oliver Lindop.

Carey Olsen's Senior Associates, Nichola Aldridge and Oliver Lindop, who respectively work in the firms’s trusts and private wealth practice and the dispute resolution and litigation group, also feature.

"It is absolutely fantastic news that Nichola and Oliver have been recognised with such an accolade.,” Siobhan Riley, Partner and Head of the trusts and private wealth group in Jersey, said. 

“Their success is much deserved given their continuing hard work and their commitment to provide outstanding client service in all aspects of their practice."

Pictured: Ogier’s Senior Associate, Katie Baxter.

Katie Baxter, an Ogier’s Senior Associate specialised in non-contentious trust and fiduciary law, also made the list. 

"This is fantastic and well-deserved recognition for Katie as she continues to play a key role in our Jersey Private Wealth team. Katie's diligent and commercial approach is highly valued by both clients and colleagues alike, and I am pleased to see her recognised in this prestigious listing,” James Campbell, Ogier's Global Head of Private Wealth, said. 

Pictured: Walkers' Associate, Carla Plater.

Associate Carla Plater, who is part of Walkers’ Jersey Private Capital and Trusts team, was equally included. 

"We are delighted at Carla's recognition in this list, and congratulate not just her, but all of those included,” Partner Robert Dobbyn, who leads the Jersey Private Capital and Trusts team, said. 

“I am always impressed by the calibre of the successful nominees and it is particularly pleasing to see recognition for one of our team in a list that covers both onshore and offshore jurisdictions."